Tag Archives: Irish fiction

Would I Deceive You? No, But Laura Elliot Might

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently discovered a new author, Laura Elliot – new to me, she’s been writing for a number of years. I found her novel The Prodigal Sister a gripping and poignant story. The characters in the novel were a mix … Continue reading →

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How Are Ireland’s Own and Writing.IE Linked This Week?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

For the past few months I’ve been keeping a low profile. But that doesn’t mean I’ve been idle – I’ve been hidden away working hard on several projects. And this week a couple pieces I’ve written have found their way … Continue reading →

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O’Dowd Duo’s First Novel: The Scarlet Ribbon

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

The Scarlet Ribbon by Derry O’Dowd is the novel which was chosen to launch The History Press Ireland’s fiction line. Last week I featured the author of another one of this publisher’s titles, Annemarie Neary who wrote A Parachute in … Continue reading →

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Reasons For Writing Short Stories

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

A writer friend of mine often says that he wants to create edgy writing. Another writer friend says she’s not sure what he means. I think I know what he’s talking about but I decided to look up ‘edgy’ in … Continue reading →

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Peering Into The Butterfly Cabinet

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently read The Butterfly Cabinetby Bernie McGill and I was fascinated by the tale it weaves. Historical fiction based on real events always stirs my imagination but it was more than that. The story drew me in as I … Continue reading →

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Patricia O’Reilly Reveals A Type Of Beauty

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently read A Type of Beauty by Patricia O’Reilly. It was my first introduction to Kate Newton and I was fascinated and moved by this dramatisation of her life. Prior to the book’s release authors Christine Dwyer Hickey and … Continue reading →

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Hitler and Mars Bars’ New Home

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

We’ve been celebrating Irish Book Week this week so it’s an apt time to announce that my novel’s website has found a new home. Hitler and Mars Bars’ new web address is http://www.dianne-ascroft.com Drop by and check out a few changes … Continue reading →

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Widow’s Walk by Kenneth Weene

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today, as promised, I’ll give you a taste of Kenneth Weene’s new novel, Widow’s Walk. I’ll let the author introduce the book and the excerpt he’s chosen from it. Ken: They came to Boston for many reasons: the Flanagans, the … Continue reading →

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Between The Sheets With Tom Jones

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I was amazed and pleased last night to find Tom Jones (yes, THE Tom Jones – the Welsh singer and heartthrob for a generation of women)  and I between the sheets! Now, don’t start thinking that my dreams are taking … Continue reading →

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How Do The Irish Fare In America?

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I can never resist a novel that has an Irish connection so I was intrigued when I heard about the recent release of Widow’s Walk. It follows the story of how an Irish woman fares when she crosses the ocean … Continue reading →

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